How do you filter the water from your kitchen sink?

Posted by Amanda on February 7, 2007, 11:34 am

>> I just ran out of all my 1 Gallon water bottles purchased
> >for 99 cent a gallon I kept for emergency.

> Why not just buy milk in gallons and use those bottles? Or apple
> juice in half gallons, or even sodi pop or ice tea in bottles. All
> are reuseable.

Ah..you missed the point. That *Spring water* is just the right
flavor.

> And the bottles are comparatively free because they have to package the

liquids in

> something.

What about reusing the bottle of those Srpign water. They have a
handle and so it's easy to carry. Are they reusable? If so, I'll go
retrieve them from the trash bin. There are about 5 in there. I missed
the trash pick-up last Friday.

I haven't been buying 1 gallon milk for a long time. Used to drink a
lot but not these past 2-3 years.

> >> > Any recommendation what I should get if there is an under-the-sink
> >> > system that's easy to install and remove? If there is no such thing
> >> > that are easy to install, I guess I should just get another dispenser
> >> > like the one I have.
> >> In your other thread, you said you were moving, so installing a thermostat
> >> was out of the question. Now, you're talking about installing a water
> >> filter. What's with the contradiction?

> >I said "if I can take the water filter off easily and take it with
> >me".
> >I am not in need of a thermostat but am in need of a water filter.
> >Do you use logic based on facts presented before you criticize?- Hide quoted

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Posted by mm on February 7, 2007, 6:55 pm

>>> I just ran out of all my 1 Gallon water bottles purchased
>> >for 99 cent a gallon I kept for emergency.

>> Why not just buy milk in gallons and use those bottles? Or apple
>> juice in half gallons, or even sodi pop or ice tea in bottles. All
>> are reuseable.

>Ah..you missed the point. That *Spring water* is just the right
>flavor.

>> And the bottles are comparatively free because they have to package the

liquids in

>> something.

>What about reusing the bottle of those Srpign water. They have a

Sounds good to me. There's even a spring about 10 miles from here,
right along a quiet road, where the water comes out about 4 feet above
the road. Perfect.

>handle and so it's easy to carry. Are they reusable? If so, I'll go

Sure. Leave the cap off so they dry inside, although I'm not sure
that is necessary.

>retrieve them from the trash bin. There are about 5 in there. I missed
>the trash pick-up last Friday.
>I haven't been buying 1 gallon milk for a long time. Used to drink a
>lot but not these past 2-3 years.

>> >> > Any recommendation what I should get if there is an under-the-sink
>> >> > system that's easy to install and remove? If there is no such thing
>> >> > that are easy to install, I guess I should just get another dispenser
>> >> > like the one I have.
>> >> In your other thread, you said you were moving, so installing a thermostat
>> >> was out of the question. Now, you're talking about installing a water
>> >> filter. What's with the contradiction?
>> >I said "if I can take the water filter off easily and take it with
>> >me".
>> >I am not in need of a thermostat but am in need of a water filter.
>> >Do you use logic based on facts presented before you criticize?- Hide quoted

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>> - Show quoted text -

Posted by Steve Barker on February 6, 2007, 10:38 pm

The contradiction is that she's a troll . A well disguised troll.

--
Steve Barker

> What substances are you trying to filter out? What is the name of the
> local water authority where your tap water comes from?

>> Any recommendation what I should get if there is an under-the-sink
>> system that's easy to install and remove? If there is no such thing
>> that are easy to install, I guess I should just get another dispenser
>> like the one I have.

> In your other thread, you said you were moving, so installing a thermostat
> was out of the question. Now, you're talking about installing a water
> filter. What's with the contradiction?
>

Posted by Amanda on February 6, 2007, 3:27 pm

BTW, I don't worry bout lead problem. This house is a little over 3
years old; I have been living here 1 3/4 year.

http://www.ehow.com/how_16271_choose-water-filtration.html

"STEP 4: Think about getting an in-line reverse-osmosis filtering
system if your water test shows sodium, ferrous iron, nitrates, lead,
fluoride or organic contaminants. Be aware that a reverse-osmosis
system puts out a limited amount of drinking water and wastes a lot of
water (about 4 gallons of wasted water per gallon of clear water). If
your water's calcium count is high, you'll need to use a water
softener with this system (see "eHow to Eliminate Hard Water'). "

I don't want reverse-osmosis since it waste water and I doubt that I
have lead issue.

Is it really necessary to test the water to see what's in it?

I might change my mind about Pur thought the filter I was using
initially would remove lindane.

http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/Water_Filter_Comparison_Matrix.cfm
Shower filter comparison: http://www.showerfiltercomparisons.net/
So far Aquasana is the best deal but the links leades to the ad; That
turns me off.

I am getting some useful info; I might as well share the info here.
http://www.bestfilters.com/water_filter_ratings.html

I still want your opinion and recommednation.

Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on February 6, 2007, 3:30 pm

> BTW, I don't worry bout lead problem. This house is a little over 3
> years old; I have been living here 1 3/4 year.
> http://www.ehow.com/how_16271_choose-water-filtration.html
> "STEP 4: Think about getting an in-line reverse-osmosis filtering
> system if your water test shows sodium, ferrous iron, nitrates, lead,
> fluoride or organic contaminants. Be aware that a reverse-osmosis
> system puts out a limited amount of drinking water and wastes a lot of
> water (about 4 gallons of wasted water per gallon of clear water). If
> your water's calcium count is high, you'll need to use a water
> softener with this system (see "eHow to Eliminate Hard Water'). "
> I don't want reverse-osmosis since it waste water and I doubt that I
> have lead issue.
> Is it really necessary to test the water to see what's in it?

What is the name of your water company/authority? Many have a web site. The
law requires that they provide annual water quality reports, and yours may
be on the web site. If not, call them and they will send you one for free.
It will list the chemicals found in the water supply.

This assumes, of course, that you're serious about this, which I suspect you
are not.

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